[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

(Did no Pokemon from the hollow parts of the ancient tree grove pester Shiva or her Pokemon during night, Iron?)

If they did, they were driven off before waking.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

That night out surrounded by ancient trees in the middle of Cress City, her own Pokemon and the still mystic atmosphere somewhat  cloaking this place almost did wonders to Shiva's naturally calm demeanour, she'd even dare comparing the comfort of the pine needle cushion with a bed in the dorm of a Pokemon Center. Was almost as comfy. Sleeping in a tent was something completely different than sleeping under the open sky and this closer to nature when waking up was something completely new to her, she who originates from and was used to the big and busy city life. Her personal fascination for nature and natural magic despite that was something she very much cherished, that was her last thought before her eyes eventually closed there in the comfortable darkness, hearing and feeling Tropius/Cottonee/Nightshade breath softly...Eventually, while the Illumise and Volbeat were probably still out there, Shiva fell asleep with a smile and a encouraging feeling. (After all, she gained 2 Will Points in a day, yay!)


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No Pokemon pestered her at night, very appreciated. Nevertheless, when that alarm clock of her cell started to cast the familiar alarm tone at 5:15am, Shiva felt all willing to turn it off, turn around and cuddle into the comfy Ranger's cloak and Cottonee even more and sleep just a few more hours.... Cottonee seemed aaaall up for that idea, nuzzled closer to her beloved Master while giving out a tired chirping sound, which Shiva thankfully returned - BEFORE SHE REMEMBERED WHY THE HECK SHE SET THE ALARM CLOCK SO EARLY. Oh right, tea...ceremony..... Kimono Girls.... Eeveelutions! <3 Somewhat reluctant, but nevertheless pulling herself through, she eventually got up, dusted off her clothes, recalled all her Pokemon except Cottonee and Nightshade to have them accompany her, and made her way up the Eastern Pokemon Center. Her walking pace was slow, a bit unsteady due to being sleepy, but a strong coffee from the Cafeteria will certainly help her get through.... Meh, living as the daughter of a freelance Pokemon Breeder who can arrange their time as freely as they like made Shiva quite reluctant to getting up very early. Along the way, Nightshade seemingly had her fun soaking up the early beams of the morning sun, quite a rare treat for the smol cherrylike Pokemon.

The first thing she does after having arrived at the Center was indeed getting that coffee, pouring a sinful amount of sugar into it, then withdrawing Braixen from Bill's PC for Tropius to have a Nurse Joy in duty remove that splinter of his broken arm.

Was everything alright? Did Braixen made a fine and well appearance? No pain anymore, would he be able to battle today?

If he does, Shiva would give her magical fox a dear hug, before eventually making her way to the Pagoda, finding her way with Hitmonlee's Guide while getting caffeeinated along the way.

[Dragonstrike]

Heart finally awakes from the bed and take a shower and finally decided to go to the lobby. There he see Nathan. He wave his and join with him. "Good morning Nathan. How are you?"

Detecting the young scholar's presence, the researcher looked up and greeted them with a friendly enough smile, before closing his journal with a *Snap!* , putting it away, and heading over to greet them.

"Good morning, Nathan. I trust you have slept better in the less urban settings of Cress, since I can't detect any particular weariness from you. Just in case, though....." he says, before reaching into his satchel to pull out a bottle of tea and a breakfast pastry in a plastic bag, and handed them over to them with a smile and a nod of his head.

"Its Scottish Morn Tea this time, which is even more potent than Irish Breakfast! If you are tired in anyway, shape or form, this beverage will correct that issue poste haste! That, and the caloral intake from the pastry, of course! Now, shall we depart and make way to where the Tea Ceremony is being preformed, and witness how the Kimono Girls here conduct it?"

...

...

...

...and here he thought he would be the first one up today...

...

...*sigh*...

Nathan waves off the tea offer.

"I'm fine.  Looking forward to this, so I've got no plans to doze off.  Just need to grab a bagel and some yogurt, and I'll be good to go."

When Heart arrives, Nathan's got his bagel and yogurt already.  His response: "Ready to go!  Yes, as in right now.  I'll meet ya there!"

Nathan heads out the front doors with Furret, Ralts, and a tired looking Forthright in tow!  Whoo!  No waiting on Ventus and Heart! He'll be having that quick breakfast on the way to the pagoda. Nom nom nom.

...he seems to have definitely regained a little of that pep he'd had at the start of Day 51.  Just a bit.

(@Nylon, is Valder going to be joining everyone at the Tea Ceremony this morning?  Or is he sleeping in?)

[Iron]

Yep, Braixen is finally all healed!

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

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Nathan waves off the tea offer.

"I'm fine.  Looking forward to this, so I've got no plans to doze off.  Just need to grab a bagel and some yogurt, and I'll be good to go."

When Heart arrives, Nathan's got his bagel and yogurt already.  His response: "Ready to go!  Yes, as in right now.  I'll meet ya there!"

Nathan heads out the front doors with Furret, Ralts, and a tired looking Forthright in tow!  Whoo!  No waiting on Ventus and Heart!  He'll be having that quick breakfast on the way to the pagoda.  Nom nom nom.

The empath just shrugs his shoulders and puts away the extra bottle of tea he brewed when Nathan declines, to be drunken at another time and perhaps by another person. Ventus was a bit taken off guard by how much of a rush the boy seemed to be in, forcing him to quickly finish off the last of his breakfast and chase it down with some of his own tea before chasing after them (IE: Head over to the same location)!

'Dear Reshirim, he's certainly has springs in his steps if he's blitzing and bouncing over the pagoda instead of savoring his morning meal! Better him peppy and overeager than not, though, so I can forgive him leaving me and Heart behind in his exuberance.....' he thought to himself, as he tries to catch up to the young scholar (A somewhat futile affair with how fleeted footed they are, but dang it if he isn't going to try!) and get to the Tea Ceremony at the pre-ordained time!

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

For doing so well and having made a quick recovery from the Dragon Fight, Braixen also received a nuzzle from his Master in addition to the lovely hug. <3

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Heart finally awakes from the bed and take a shower and finally decided to go to the lobby. There he see Nathan. He wave his and join with him. "Good morning Nathan. How are you?"

Detecting the young scholar's presence, the researcher looked up and greeted them with a friendly enough smile, before closing his journal with a *Snap!* , putting it away, and heading over to greet them.

"Good morning, Nathan. I trust you have slept better in the less urban settings of Cress, since I can't detect any particular weariness from you. Just in case, though....." he says, before reaching into his satchel to pull out a bottle of tea and a breakfast pastry in a plastic bag, and handed them over to them with a smile and a nod of his head.

"Its Scottish Morn Tea this time, which is even more potent than Irish Breakfast! If you are tired in anyway, shape or form, this beverage will correct that issue poste haste! That, and the caloral intake from the pastry, of course! Now, shall we depart and make way to where the Tea Ceremony is being preformed, and witness how the Kimono Girls here conduct it?"

...

...

...

...and here he thought he would be the first one up today...

...

...*sigh*...

Nathan waves off the tea offer.

"I'm fine.  Looking forward to this, so I've got no plans to doze off.  Just need to grab a bagel and some yogurt, and I'll be good to go."

When Heart arrives, Nathan's got his bagel and yogurt already.  His response: "Ready to go!  Yes, as in right now.  I'll meet ya there!"

Nathan heads out the front doors with Furret, Ralts, and a tired looking Forthright in tow!  Whoo!  No waiting on Ventus and Heart!  He'll be having that quick breakfast on the way to the pagoda.  Nom nom nom.

...he seems to have definitely regained a little of that pep he'd had at the start of Day 51.  Just a bit.

(@Nylon, is Valder going to be joining everyone at the Tea Ceremony this morning?  Or is he sleeping in?)

When Shiva join with them Heart cheerfully his hand. "Heeeeya Shiva! Good morning! How are you today?" Say Heart when he open a smile. He was eating a good breakfast with coffee and a few fruits as banana. Its important to have a die rich with iron. "*Yaawn* I fine just a little snooze. Zzzzz...Dont like very much to stand up so soon. But I deadly curious about Tea Ceremony. And doing some training later. Yesterday was a little tough. Fough a group of Starly and one Vullaby. I capture the Vullaby and one Starly. I like very much the Starly evolution line heh. And do some training session sparing with Koa. Despite be a little dragon, he have the fierce of a adult! Go reckled after the spar session. You should someday in that training sessions. It would help you increase some stamina."

[Dragonstrike]

Actually, another thought occurred to me.


Furret probably doesn't have 4 Dex on her own (which would be the max for most wild Furret).  Which means Nathan ends up slowing down a bit for her so she can keep up.  Which means Ventus can catch up.

Minor detail, but hey, it gives Nathan enough time to finish his quick breakfast before reaching the pagoda!

...and also probably clues Ventus in that Furret isn't technically Nathan's pokemon yet.

Or if she does have 4 Dex for some reason, she keeps up just fine and Ventus gets left behind, though 2-3 Dex is probably more likely, right?

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

When Shiva join with them Heart cheerfully his hand. "Heeeeya Shiva! Good morning! How are you today?" Say Heart when he open a smile. He was eating a good breakfast with coffee and a few fruits as banana. Its important to have a die rich with iron. "*Yaawn* I fine just a little snooze. Zzzzz...Dont like very much to stand up so soon. But I deadly curious about Tea Ceremony. And doing some training later. Yesterday was a little tough. Fough a group of Starly and one Vullaby. I capture the Vullaby and one Starly. I like very much the Starly evolution line heh. And do some training session sparing with Koa. Despite be a little dragon, he have the fierce of a adult! Go reckled after the spar session. You should someday in that training sessions. It would help you increase some stamina."

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkk, why does Heart have to tell her so many words so early in the morning? Shiva gives him a subtle baffled expression, before only nodding faintly to his slight waterfall of words describing what he experienced yesterday.

"Uhm..... Eh, yeah, good morning? Starlys are okay... I should do what about training sessions? Eh, nope, my hair's always somewhat untidy... *coffee-sipping noise* "Good stuff. Hm, I'll get going to the Pagoda then....Thanks for....having waited on me? I guess?"

[Iron]

Actually, another thought occurred to me.


Furret probably doesn't have 4 Dex on her own (which would be the max for most wild Furret).  Which means Nathan ends up slowing down a bit for her so she can keep up.  Which means Ventus can catch up.

Minor detail, but hey, it gives Nathan enough time to finish his quick breakfast before reaching the pagoda!

...and also probably clues Ventus in that Furret isn't technically Nathan's pokemon yet.

Or if she does have 4 Dex for some reason, she keeps up just fine and Ventus gets left behind, though 2-3 Dex is probably more likely, right?

Technically, that's true! She would have 3 Dex if we were keeping strict track, and she has not yet (flavorwise) benefited from Nathan's training. However, she is benefiting from your badges!